A summer seafood experience with shrimp at the heart of it, enjoyed at Otaru Port
Otaru Shrimp Festival
The 2026 edition of Otaru Shrimp Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/18 〜 2026/07/20Ended
- Season / frequency
- Jul
- Location
- Otaru Port Square
- Area
- Hokkaido・Otaru City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer 2026 event where visitors can enjoy harbor seafood dishes and beer, with shrimp, a local Otaru specialty, taking center stage.
About Otaru Shrimp Festival
The Otaru Shrimp Festival is a food event celebrating shrimp, a local Otaru specialty.
The 2026 event was announced as a harbor seafood beer garden where visitors could enjoy seafood dishes and beer, including shrimp landed at Otaru Port.
It is an event where visitors can experience Otaru’s distinctive marine resources alongside its harbor scenery.
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Festival highlights
The highlight is the sale of seafood dishes, especially those featuring spring-caught Otaru shrimp.
The venue will have a summer harbor beer garden with about 300 seats, where visitors can enjoy a meal in an open setting right by the sea.
A local products sale and a grand opening ceremony at the venue are also planned.
A summer seafood experience with shrimp at the heart of it, enjoyed at Otaru Port
What to expect
At the venue, you can buy seafood dishes featuring spring-caught Otaru shrimp and enjoy them in the harbor beer garden seating area.
A local products sale will also be held, offering a chance to discover Otaru products as well as enjoy a meal.
A grand opening ceremony will be held at the venue, Otaru Port Square, on the first day, July 18.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Otaru Port Square (4 Minatomachi, Otaru)
- By car
The tourist parking lot next to the venue is available.
- Parking
Tourist parking lot next to the venue (about 270 vehicles).
Address 4 Minatomachi, Otaru, Hokkaido
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event was scheduled from July 18 (Saturday) through the 20th (Monday, a public holiday).
The event is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closing at 8 p.m. on the final day.
A grand opening ceremony was also scheduled for 2 p.m. on July 18.
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Nearby attractions
小樽オルゴール堂
北海道小樽市にあるオルゴールショップ · Museums
写真：松岡明芳 / CC BY-SA 3.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·
小樽市総合博物館
北海道小樽市にある博物館
写真：Twilight2640 at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·
日和山灯台
北海道小樽市にある灯台
Origins and History of Otaru Shrimp Festival
The Otaru Shrimp Festival began in 2008 under the name “Otaru-produced Shrimp Festival.”
It is said to have been planned with the involvement of the Otaru City Fisheries Cooperative Association and the tourist association, with the aim of serving Otaru shrimp, building its brand, and raising its profile.
The original festival ended after its 11th edition in 2018, but a new summer event was announced for 2026 as “It’s Back! Otaru Shrimp Festival.”
Official information
Event information is posted on the official Otaru Tourist Association website, “Otaru Portal.”
The 2026 event is titled “It’s Back! Otaru Shrimp Festival ~Harbor Seafood Beer Garden~.”
The same page also provides information about the venue, dates and times, activities, and parking.
Otaru Shrimp Festival at a Glance
The 2026 Otaru Shrimp Festival was announced as a summer harbor event where visitors could enjoy shrimp from Otaru Port and seafood dishes.
A beer garden with about 300 seats will be set up at Otaru Port Square, along with a local products sale.
The tourist parking lot next to the venue is said to have space for about 270 vehicles.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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